Benjamin Woodworth papers, circa 1813.

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Benjamin Woodworth papers, circa 1813.

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Summons from John Winder to appear before the Wayne County Circuit Court (n.d.); Commission as captain in the Legionary Corps. of militia issued to Benjamin Woodworth.

0.2 linear ft. (1 wallet, 1 large manuscript)

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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Woodworth, Benjamin, 1782-1874

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Born in Scituate, Mass., Dec.29,1782, son of Benjamin and Abigail Woodworth; a carpenter by trade; came to Detroit, 1806. In 1806 built a house on northwest corner of Randolph and Woodbridge, later the Steamboat Hotel. He built the Detroit markethouse, court house and first bank; was an organizer of the Protestant Society in 1821; held several civic offices and ran a ferry. On July 26, 1807, he married Rachel Dicks of Grosse Ile, and they had two sons and two daughters. Sometime after 1846 he re...